Leon Goretzka
German footballer and Bayern Munich midfielder
Born
February 6th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Goretzka began his professional career at Schalke 04, making his Bundesliga debut in 2013. He gained recognition for his midfield versatility and technical skills. In 2018, moved to Bayern Munich, contributing to the team's successes in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Goretzka also represented Germany at various international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship.
Played for Bayern Munich and won multiple Bundesliga titles
Represented Germany in the 2018 World Cup and the 2020 Euro
Contributed to Schalke 04's DFB-Pokal victory in 2011
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